Disseminated <i>Lomentospora prolificans</i> infection in a neutropenic patient with acute monocytic leukemia: a clinical and diagnostic challenge
This case highlights the complexities of diagnosing and treating <i>L. prolificans</i> infections in profoundly immunosuppressed patients. It underscores the importance of heightened clinical suspicion, early recognition, aggressive management, and the need for continued development of novel antifungal agents and diagnostic techniques.
Authors
- Giancarlo Giovannini-Sanguineti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1316-0535)
- Carolyn D. Alonso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3140-1128)
- Stefan Riedel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0573-4957)
- Corina Lopez
- Sierra Amaya
Institutions
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (US)
- Harvard University (US)
- Hadassah Medical Center (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ASM Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1128/asmcr.00093-25
- Primary Topic
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00